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What causes ganglion cysts to develop on the inside of 1st joint of the middle finger?
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A2 pulley: Ganglions can develop at the edge of the a1 or a2 pulley of the flexor tendons. Ganglions are synovial cysts arising from a tear or opening in the tendon sheath. Synovial tissue causes cyst to form and emerge from the tear that results from over use or trauma.
Answered 3/15/2017
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